Lookout device for windows and the like.



J. UHIDLBY.

LOOKOUT DEVICE FOR WINDOWS AND THE LIKE.

APPLICATION TILED DEO.28,1912.

Patented July 7, 1914.

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J. GHIDLEY.

LOOKOUT DEVICE FOR WINDOWS AND THE LIKE.

APPLICATION IIL'ED DBO. 26,1912. 1 51 02,320. Patented July 7, 1914 mWITNESSES: 0d 2 Q j; 1'NVENTOR. J Mfg??? BY M {Mr ATTORNEYzi J OHIDLEY.LOOKOUT DEVICE FOR WINDOWS AND THE LIKE.

APPLIOATION FILED DBO. 26, 1912.

1,102,320, Patented July 7, 1914.

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JOSEPH GHIDLEY, or CLEVELAND, OIIIO, AssIoNon 'ro LE GRAND "PARISH 03:new roan, N. Y.

LOOKOUT DEVICE FOR winnows AND THE LIKE.

Application filed December 26, 1912.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented July 7, 1914.

Serial No. 738,599.

To all whom it may} concern,

Be it known that I, Josnru nuuacr, a citizen of the United Statesresiding at Cleveland, in the county of buyahoga and State of Ohio, haveinvented certain new and useful Improvmnents in Lookout Devices torWiiulows and the like,- of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to lookout devices for locomotive and street carcabs, automo- 'biles and other vehiclemand it contemplates the provisionof a device which alt'ords a clear field of vision regardless of severeweather conditions in seasons of cold, snow or rain. Other objects ofthe invention reside in the provision of means whereby the lookoutwindow may be readily adjusted not only as to range o'l vision all'ordcdbut also as to elevation for purposes of convenience. My invention alsocontemplates the provision of a lookout device which presents anunobstructed sight opening but which so arranged that rain or snowcannot enter the opening but is carried to one side. The currents of aira re also dcllectod so that only a negligible quantity works through thesight opening. thereby rendering the device particularly serviceable incold weather. These. together with such other objects as may hereinafterappear or are incident to my invention 1 attain by means of aconstruction illustrated in preferred form in the accompanying drawings,wherein Figure 1 is an elevation of a portion of a locomotive cab door,looking from the inside of the cab, to which my improved look out windowis applied; Fig. 2 is a section of the device of Figure 1 on the lineIL-II thereof; Fig. 3 is a section of a detail of my invention; Fig. 4is a diagrammatic showin of a locomotivecab and illustrates the relativeposition of the lookout device; Fig. 5 is a rear elevation of the deviceremoved from the cab: Fig. 6 is a section taken on the line VI VI ofFig, Figs. 7 and 8 are respectively a plan and end elevation of theupper member of the lookout: Figs. 9 and 10 are respectively a bottomplan and end elevation of the lower member of the lookout; Fig. 11 is anelevation of a wind-shield of an automobile and illustrates theapplication oi? my improved lookout: and Fig. 12 is a section taken onthe line XIL-XTI of Fig. 2.

Briefly stated, the outlook device com: prises a pair of members spacedapartto provide an unobstructed sight opening, the said members havingdeflecting surfaces so arranged as to deflect the air impinging on themembers, thereby creating currents which draw oil and carry along theair which is in the plane of the sight opening and which normally wouldfind its way thcrctlu'ough. It will be clear that rain or snow will alsobe carried aside and will not work its way into the cab through thesight opening.

ltcl'crring to Figs. 1 to 10 inclusive, it will b. seen that the devicecomprises a pair'o'f what may be termed hoods A and 13 which projectforwardly of the cab door C and are spaced apart so as to afford anunobstructed sight opening D, the range 01. "ision all'ordcd beingsulliricut to take in the tracks and signal apparatus. The hoods are ofangular shape and when asscn'ibled closely resemble a Vshapcd hollowwedge having an aperture extending from the base through the apex. thebase of the wedge being adjacent to the window. L.

The door C comprises the usual wooden framework 7 to which is bolted ametal frau'ie 8 provided with two main openings 9 and 10 adapted toreceive window panes. ()u the back of the door, extending verti rally oneach side of the main window openings is a boss or rib 11. llates 12 arefastened to the ribs by means of sci-cw studs 13, the plates overlappingthe inner edges of the ribs so as to provide grooves or guideways ll-(scc Figs. 1 and 2). Slidably mounted in the guideways are a pair ofsupplemental window frames 15 and 16 which are also provided with windowpanes l7 and IS. The adjacent ends of the frames have cutout portions 19and 20 of :1 rectangular shape to correspond with the configuration ofthe base portions of the hoods A and B, which are respectively mountedin the frames 15 and 16 in such manner that the interior edges of thebase portions are in substantial alineinent with the inner edges of thecut-out portions 19 and 20. The hoods may be secured to the frames inany desired manner.

The gap or sight opening between the hoods is adjusted to regulate thefield of vision by separating the frames 15 and 16. or by advancing themtoward each other. "I provide for this adjustment by drilling aplurality of holes 21 in each plate 12,,the holes being arranged incorresponding sets. Each frame is provided with a pair of brackets 22provided with cylindi ical portions 23 in which are mounted pins 24having shoulder portions 25. The ends of the pins are adapted to engagethe holes 21 in the plates 12 and are normally held in engagement by thecompression springs 26 which are mounted in the cylinders and are.adapted to bear against the shoulders 25 (see Fig. The. inner ends ofthe pins are provided with buttons 27, and when it is desired to adjustthe frames 15 and 16, the pins are pulled out of engagement with theplates 12 and then slipped into o then holes either above or'below theprevious point of\engageinent as may be desired. This construction alsopermits of adjusting the lookout device bodily so that it may be variedin elevation to suit the convenience of various users. i

It will be noted that the windows 17 and 1S overlap the main windows 9and 10 and in order to provide a means for keeping the outer face of thewindows 17 and 18 clean, I mount wiper strips 28 on the inside of theWindows 9 and 10 at the lower and upper edges respectively in suchmanner as to bear against the outer surface of the windows, 17 and 18.By raising and .lowering the latter, the glass is cleaned. The'strips.serve the additional function'of preventing entrance of air and ofpreventing water from seeping into the cab between the window frames.

I The relative location of the lookout in the cab is illustrated in Fig.4, which is a partial side elevation of a' locomotive cab.

Ref rring now to Figsi to 10 inclusive the specific construction of thehoods will now be described.

Each hood constitutes in eficct a frame, the main surface of whichextends at an acute angle the ends of the frame being closed in so thatwhen the frame is viewed from the side it presents an oi'lillinesubstantially that of aifiO riglit-anglcd triangle, the base of whichi;-"r-.,djacent to the window. In the drawingsll have shown the framesprovided with .s': all glass windows 2,) to extend the field of visionbeyond that 'a'lfordcd byhtliefsiglit opening, this .being of use infavorable weather conditions. It

diate the ends and is also under-cut adjacent to each end at 30 so as tofit the window frame in which the base is mounted. The closed ends ofthe hood A slope inwardly and iipwardly in a curved surface from thelower edge to the upper surface and base as indicated at 3lFigs. 7 and8. The nose 32 or front edge of the hood A is provided with a groove 33to carry ofl" any water deposited on the top surface of the hood to thesides. The ends of the nose slope downwardly to the edges of the frameas at 34. Recesses 35 are provided in the hood A adjacent to the endsthereof between the base and the niaiirportion of the frame.

The base '36 of the hood B,extends upwardly in the form of flanges 37which are undercut so as to dove-tail into the recesses 35 when the twohoods are in proper relative position. The hood B is also provided withflanges 38 which extend from the base forwardly to the front edge of theframel The flanges 38 slope downwardly to ;-the edges of the frame in acurved surface 38 complementary to the cut-out portions 31 of the hoodA, so that the two hoods may dove-tail. These flanges prevent any waterthat may work past the side edges of the hood from entering the cab. Theexposed ends of the hood B are also sloped at 39 in substantially thesame manner as are those of the hood A at 31. The frame of the hood A islarger than that of the hood B so that any waterdripping therefrom.willfall clear of thelatter.

In service the inclined main surfaces of the hoods will cause twodiverging currents to flow one on either side of the device somewhat inthe manner indicated by the arrows in Fig. 2. These currents will drawand carry along the air which is in the plane of the sight opening andrain or snow will be carried along therewith. Practically no air passesthrough the sight ogcning because of the tendency of the currents tocreate an outward suction at the edges of the device. The inclinedcurved surfaces at 31 and 35) accomplish the same result at the sides ofthe device.

From the foregoing it will be clear that.

the invention briefly' stated consists in providing a pair ofdiverging-planes, spared apart to provide a sight opening, and soarranged as to cause a current. or currents of air preventing a flowthrough the sight opcniug. The mlvantaa'c-i o: the invention in rainy orsnowy weather and at times when the glass of the windows becomes frostedwill be apparent.

In Figs. 11 and 12 I have illustrated one the purposes hereiubelorespecified. The

device performs the same function as When applied to a cab, and itdesired. may be extended entirely across the shield,

Having thus described my invention and illustrated its use, what I claimas new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is the 'following:

J. A loookout device for windows and the .like comprising a pair ofco-acting, planes arranged one above another and spaced apart andconverging toward one another in a direction from the window ton wardand means whereby the relative vertical position oi. the planes withrespect to such other an be 'aried.

2. A lookout device l'or windows and the like comprising a pair ofen-acling planes placed one above the other and spaced apart andconverging toward one another in a direction from the window tin-ward, amounting thercl'or, and means whereby the verti cal position of theplanes with respect to each other on the mounting may be varied.

A l lookout device for windows and the like comprising a pair ofco-acting planes arranged one above the other and spaced apart andconverging toward one another in a direction trom the window forward, a.mounting ther 'sfor, and a common means whereby the relative verticalposition ol the planes with respect to each other and with respect tothe support may be varied.

i. A lookout device for windows and the like comprising a pair o'l hoodsspaced apart to provide a sight (melting, all exposed surfaces of theupper hood diverging upwardly From a horizontal plane in a directionsubstantially from. the front to the rear, and all exposed surfaces onthe lower hood diverging dr'nvnwardly 'lrom horizontal.

5. lookout device for windows and the like comprising a pair of hoodsspaced apart to provide a sight opening, the upper and the lower surfaceof the upper and lower hoods respectively inclining upwardly anddownwardly from the horizontal from the front to the rear, and thesurfaces at the sides of the hoods inclining, inwardly From the verticaltoward the central portion ot the hoods,

(3. lookout device for windows and the like comprising a pair ofdiverging planes, one above the other and spaced apart to provide asight opening, the upper lane llok'lng larger dimensions than the owerplane, and means for discharging at the sides of the upper planemoisture deposited on the said plane.

7. A lookout device for windows and the like comprising a pair ofdiverging planes, one above the other and spaced apart to provide asight opening, the upper plane having larger dimensions than the lowerplane, and a cl annel on the upper plane adapted. to carry moisturedeposited on said plane to the sides thereof.

8, A lookout device for windows and the like comprising a pair ofdiverging hoods spaced apart to provide a sight opening,

and upstanding means on the lower hood adapted to prevent snow, ram andother bodies from entering the sight opening from the sides.

9. A lookout device for windows and the like comprising a pair ofdiverging hoods spaced apart to provide a sight opening, the said hoodshaving telescoping parts adjacent the sides tl'iereot whereby snow, rainor other bodies are prevented l'rom entering the sight opening at thesides.

[0. A. lookout device for window. and the like comprising a pair ofdiverging hoods spacial apart to provide a sight opening, and means forpreventing snow, am or other bodies "from entering the sight opening atthe sides ot the hoods.

11!. A. lookout device for windows and the like comprising a pair ofhoods spaced apart to provide a sight opening, the top surface of theupper hood inclining upwardly from lhe horizontal from the front to therear, and the surfaces at the sides of the upper hood inclining upwardlyand inwardly toward the central. portimis of said hood.

I"). A lookout; device For windows and the like con'iprising a pair ofhoods spacednpart to provide'a sight opening, the bot tom surlace ot thelower hood inclining downwardly from the horizontal from the front tothe rear, and the surfaces at the sides of the lower hood incliningdownwardly and inwardly toward the central portions of the hood.

It). A lookout device for windows and the like comprising a hood, aslidablc fraihd a second hood co-acliug with the first hood :arried onthe slidable frame, and means for locking the 'l'ran'le in any desiredposition, the second hood being advanced towardfor ret acted from thefirst hood by movement ol the frame.

i l. A lookout device for windows and the like comprising a pair ofslidable fames a1" 'anged in substantially the same plane, a hoodcarried hy each 'l ame projecting lorwardly of the window, and means forlocking either oi the :l' 'arnes in any desired relative position.

15. The combination with a cab window and the like having a suitableframe, of a pair of supplemental frames mounted in the Window frame, ahood carried on each supplemental frame projecting fonvarclly of theWindow, a plurality of positioning means on the Window frame, and

means on the supplemental frames releasably engaging said posltioningmeans.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto slidably signed my name in thepresence of the two 10 subscribed Witnesses.

JOSEPH CHIDLEY.

Witnesses:

M. D. FRANEY, CHAS. R. ELY.

